Help for Caregivers of Teenagers & Adults with Down Syndrome
Help for Caregivers of Teenagers & Adults with Down Syndrome
“Caregiver Confessions” are the tough times we face as caregivers…the struggles, the hard decisions we have to make, our lowest points and the difficult times we endure.
You will be surprised how many caregivers feel the way you do or have experienced similar situations to yours.
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Have you heard the term “adaptive clothing”? I recently did and if you’re like me, you were left wondering exactly what is adaptive clothing? Well, adaptive clothing refers to a type of garment that is …
I became my brotherโs caregiver in 2021. Weโre 3 years apart, so I guess you could say weโve always bonded. Our parents are aging, and their mental health is declining, so I guess I always …
Last month, a coworker of mine asked me what I did outside of work for fun or just in general. After I gave my answer, he asked me what I did that did not involve …
I am struggling financially and I am hiding it from my friends and family. Shame or guilt, maybe? I am not sure. I just have not been able to ask for help. I knew taking …
I regularly sit and fantasize about the life that could have been…meaning, what my life would have been like if I was not a caregiver. I mourn the life that could have been. Throughout the …
I just found out that I am pregnant, and I am feeling excited and terrified at the same time. My husband wants to tell his family, but I am not ready to have these conversations …
I live with my mom and my sister who has Down Syndrome. I do all the shopping and cooking, plus other chores around the house. Also, my own physical health is not the best. Despite …
I am an older parent to a son who has Downโs Syndrome. I feel like all of my time and attention are consumed by my son, leaving my daughter, my husband and not to mention …
There are moments when I run out of steam. Times when I am so fed up with peopleโs ignorance and the lack of resources for persons with Down Syndrome. There are times when I get …
D-E-B-T. An all too familiar thing for many family caregivers. The bills just keep piling up and despite your efforts to pay off what you owe, the debt just magically rebuilds and you have no …
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